Achsah
Achsah Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
/ˈæk.sə/
Meaning of Achsah: Achsah is a Hebrew biblical feminine name derived from the root achsah (עכסה), meaning “anklet” or “bangle”—the ornamental rings worn around the ankles in ancient Israelite culture.
Ankle ornaments were among the most common items of feminine jewelry in the ancient Near East and are mentioned in Isaiah 3:18 among the ornaments of Jerusalem’s women.
The name’s derivation from a piece of women’s jewelry is characteristic of a certain category of ancient Hebrew feminine names that drew on material culture and adornment.
What Does Achsah Mean? Origin & Etymology
In the Old Testament (Joshua 15:16–19; Judges 1:12–15), Achsah is the daughter of Caleb, one of the original spies sent into Canaan and one of only two Israelites who survived the wilderness generation.
Caleb offers Achsah in marriage to whoever captures Debir (Kiriath-sepher). When Othniel takes the city, Caleb gives him Achsah as a wife.
What makes Achsah remarkable in the biblical text is her active agency: she persuades her husband to ask her father for land, and then she herself boldly requests springs of water in addition to the land she was given.
Caleb gives her both upper and lower springs. This brief narrative presents Achsah as an unusually assertive female figure in the biblical period.
Achsah was used as a given name in Puritan New England, where her story of bold asking and receiving made her a positive model. The name appears in colonial American church records.
Today it is extremely rare but occasionally chosen by families seeking authentic Hebrew biblical names with female assertiveness narratives attached. The name’s unusual sound makes it distinctive among modern English speakers. Further reading: etymology records and US popularity records from SSA.
Numerology & Symbolism of Achsah
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Achsah
What does Achsah mean?
Achsah is means "anklet, bangle" in Hebrew.
How popular is Achsah?
Achsah is rarely used in the United States but maintains its standing in Biblical. SSA records show no significant US ranking for this name.
How do you pronounce Achsah?
Achsah is pronounced /ˈæk.sə/. The name originates in Biblical tradition.
What are variants of Achsah?
Achsah has related forms in other languages: 'Akhsa (Biblical Hebrew). These variants all share the same root and meaning.